US Bridges

US6 over I680 Directional Ramps

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · I680/US6 Intrchg · Structure no. S680 00302A

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over I680 Directional Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over I680 Directional Ramps in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2038. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6
CrossesI680 Directional Ramps
LocationI680/US6 Intrchg
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2633, -96.0731
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.2 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2018)
Projected traffic767 by 2038
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US6 over I680 Directional Ramps built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over I680 Directional Ramps in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does US6 over I680 Directional Ramps carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US6 over I680 Directional Ramps?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over I680 Directional Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.